Elderly man transported for severe lower back pain, Lincolnton NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders transported an elderly man to the hospital for severe lower back pain, swelling in his legs and abdomen, and a recent history of low sodium. He also has a four-day non-productive cough and expiratory wheezing.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Lincoln County Medical 5 to H.M.
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Lincoln.
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Hey, it's Lincoln County Medical 5 for about 10 minutes out.
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We have a patient today, an elderly male patient from home.
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He was just recently released from your facility where he was treated for low sodium.
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Since coming home, his lower legs have stayed swollen.
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His belly is swollen and distended.
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However, his chief complaint is lower back pain.
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He says he has chronic lower back pain, but nothing like this.
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He also has a non-productive cough that he's had for about four days.
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And patient, again, is (name withheld).
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Over 70, pulse is 80, he's 100% on room air.
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Lung sounds are clear unless he coughs when he coughs, it's pronounced wheezing, expiratory wheezing with the coughs.
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He's 100% on room air at this time.
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We should see you in about 10 minutes.
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Yeah, great, see when you get it.
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Location mentioned:
McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
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